The Noble Culture http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php en info@noblestudios.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-07T21:04:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/social_marketing http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/social_marketing/#When:16:00:00Z   Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.  Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress. The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.rrodlo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.      Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress. The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.   Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress.   The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.     The Noble Culture 2010-08-31T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/7_years http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/7_years/#When:15:00:00Z We want to thank you, our loyal clients, family, friends, fans, followers, connections and of course, our crew!  We have been fortunate to grow every year since inception and we attribute our success to the great people around us. Cheers to another great year! Our year in review…• Jarrod and Season were named 2010 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year by the Nevada District of the U.S. Small Business Administration • We won four Gold and three Silver 2010 Communicator Awards; a Silver 2010 Creative Summit Award; and two 2009 Silver Davey Awards• After meeting our yearly goals, the crew was awarded with a strategic planning retreat to Florence, Italy• We went on a 5-day camping retreat to Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth, California• We welcomed five new employees to our growing team (Mike Kleinhans and Dawson Loudon as Developers; Isaac Reid and Arun Karnati as Interns; and Michael Thomas as V.P. of Business Development)• We secured seven international brands Follow us…follow us wherever we may go...Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube Thank you for your continued support,The Noble Crew The Noble Culture 2010-08-27T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/dawson_loudon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/dawson_loudon/#When:16:00:01Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Dawson Loudon as a developer. In his position, Dawson will be responsible for Web development with additional specialties in Facebook landing page development and email campaigning.  Dawson brings more than four years of professional experience as a Web developer and technology consultant to Noble Studios. Previously, he worked as a Web applications developer and software engineer for One-to-One Interactive, formerly known as Twelve Horses in Reno, Nev.  Dawson studied media communications and technology with an emphasis on Web design and video production at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Wash. He also holds an active membership with National Eagle Scout Association.   The Noble Culture 2010-08-25T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/isaac_reid http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/isaac_reid/#When:16:00:01Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Isaac Reid as a development intern. In his position, Isaac will serve as an assistant graphic artist.  Isaac brings more than three years of freelance graphic design experience to Noble Studios. As a freelancer, he sharpened his design skills using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash.  Isaac recently earned his associate’s degree in graphic design from Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nev. He also garnered several student Addy Awards including two Gold, three Silver and Best of Show from the American Advertising Awards. The Noble Culture 2010-08-24T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/arun http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/arun/#When:18:42:00Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Arun Karnati as a development intern. In his position, Arun will serve as an assistant developer. Previously, Arun worked as a webmaster and technical assistant for Associated Students of University of Nevada, Reno (ASUN), where he was responsible for designing and maintaining dynamic websites for ASUN, providing technical support for the Career Center staff, and troubleshooting various hardware and software problems. Prior to that, he was a graduate assistant for technology at the university. Arun is an international graduate student from India. He is currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno, to pursue his master’s degree in computer science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India. The Noble Culture 2010-08-23T18:42:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/ama_luncheon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/ama_luncheon/#When:23:56:00Z Get Your Copy of the Presentation You got ‘em to your website - now what? Getting in front of the users is only half the battle. Some of the world’s largest organizations are increasing their marketing budgets by nearly 13 percent to emphasize the online user experience. How do decision makers justify the expense? 1. Improved brand perception 2. Increased conversion rates 3. Greater customer loyalty and retention 4. Increased customer advocacy 5. Increased traffic and search ranking Noble’s Jarrod Lopiccolo will be the guest speaker at the American Marketing Association luncheon on August 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno. He will discuss the importance of usability and how YOU can improve your customers’ online experience. Jarrod drives strategy for many of Noble Studios leading clients including Autodesk, Inc. and San Francisco based Ammunition Group, named as one of the top five design firms in the world. Jarrod was recently named the 2010 Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of Nevada by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read more: AMA The Noble Culture 2010-08-16T23:56:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/project_manager http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/project_manager/#When:21:18:00Z Job Description: Business Development Title: Senior Project (Account) Manager Reports to: COO Job Objective: The role of the Senior Project Manager is to scope, plan, supervise execution, and complete web development projects within deadlines and budget. This includes supervising all account management efforts within a fast-paced and energetic company. This management position will help identify appropriate technical resources and coordinate the efforts of team members, in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also help define the objectives for client projects and oversee quality control from start to finish. Responsibilities: Directs and supervises all project management efforts within the company Identifies business development and up-sale opportunities with new and existing clients Provides strategic recommendations to clients for effective marketing and web based solutions Identifies resources needed, establishes project plans and assigns individual tasks Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to clients Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and customers in a timely and clear fashion Sets and continually manages project milestones with team members and clients Provides exceptional customer service that reinforces the company’s client focused philosophy Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis Analyzes final project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and staff utilization Develops and delivers status reports, proposals, technical requirements and presentations as needed Provides coaching, mentoring, motivation and supervision to project team members to instill pride and accountability for their work. Conducts project debriefs and implements best practices and improved processes for increasing productivity within the company Developing client relationships and referrals Relationships and Roles: Internal / External Cooperation Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments Job Specifications: 3-5 years of experience in project/account management within the technology /web industry including all aspects of process development and execution Familiar with programming languages, including HTML, PHP,….. etc Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including social media platforms Technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office, Basecamp, etc Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other team members Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new/emerging technologies including social media Understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully Extensive experience in all aspects of Client Relationship Management Willingness to travel on occasion to client meetings Send your resume and cover letter to newcareer@noblestudios.com The Noble Culture 2010-08-11T21:18:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/ribeiro_group http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/ribeiro_group/#When:04:30:00Z The Ribeiro Group has hired Noble Studios to update its website. The Ribeiro Group is a general contracting and development company specializing in commercial office, retail and industrial complexes. Founded by Johnny A. Ribeiro, Jr. 45 years ago, the Ribeiro Group has developed more than 10 million square feet of commercial space in Nevada, California and Arizona. The Noble Culture 2010-07-28T04:30:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/camping http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/camping/#When:01:40:00Z The Noble crew and more than 20 of their friends enjoyed a 5-day camping retreat at Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth Lakes, California. With five campsites, three meals a day plus kegs of Heineken and Stella, everyone celebrated the beginning of summer in the great outdoors. On Thursday, several team members hiked the John Muir Wilderness, an aggressive 6-mile trail boarding the western shore of Convict Lake, and on Saturday the crew participated in a 3-table poker tournament. Some of the other fun activities included games, fishing, hot springs and kayaking. The historical Convict Lake got its name because it was the hideout for escaped convicts from the Nevada State Penitentiary in Carson City during the 1870’s (appropriate for a Noble Retreat). To learn more about Convict Lake, visit www.convictlake.com. View photos: Noble's Flickr Page The Noble Culture 2010-07-01T01:40:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/mike_kleinhans http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/mike_kleinhans/#When:18:21:00Z Noble Studios, an international Web development and digital marketing company, recently announced the hiring of Michael Kleinhans as a developer. In his position, Michael will serve as a graphic designer and 3D artist. Previously, Michael worked as an independent contractor for a variety of clients, where he was responsible for completing a variety of projects on a contract basis including marketing, Web design, logo design, illustration and 3D animation. Prior to that, he was an animator for Understand.com. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Art from California State University in Chico, Calif. He also holds an associate’s degree in Art from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Noble Culture 2010-06-22T18:21:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/pigeon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/pigeon/#When:18:29:00Z Outside of the world of Web, user interfaces and graphic design, several Noble crew members share a passion for music. In fact, our very own Grant Coulombe (aka Rabbit) and John Underwood (aka Johnny D) spend their spare time singing and playing various instruments in a band called Very Pretty Pigeon. The band was recently recognized by Resonance, a music and entertainment magazine based in the UK. According to Very Pretty Pigeon’s Myspace page, “the band is a culmination of a lifelong fascination with birds.” Together, the seven band members with bird nicknames play a total of eighteen instruments and are best known for self-produced songs “Wardove” and “Abnormal Behavior.” Some of the bands musical influences include Los Campesinos! Modest Mouse, Animal Collective, The Arcade Fire, and Mates of State. Read more: Resonance's review of Very Pretty Pigeon The Noble Culture 2010-06-21T18:29:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/hiring http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/hiring/#When:01:05:00Z We are private, profitable and rapidly expanding, and we're currently looking to add a strong PHP/MySQL Developer to join our brilliant team of developers. What is in it for you? - Competitive base salary - 100% Full Health Care Benefits for Fulltime Employees- Fun, Casual, Creative Atmosphere- Work with a BRILLIANT team of developers We'd like you to have the following experience... - 3+ years of PHP Experience - 2+ years of Flash (ActionScript 2/3) development- Web content management experience     - Expression Engine     - WordPress     - CMS Made Simple- MySQL database development for client/server applications You'll be... - Creating websites and Web-based applications- Brainstorming with team to help conceptualize projects and provide solutions for clients- Design functional requirements - Develop websites and applications according to the functional specifications So, If you are an PHP/MySQL Developer, please apply today! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. The Noble Culture 2010-06-11T01:05:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/communicator_awards http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/communicator_awards/#When:16:57:00Z Noble Studios received four 2010 Awards of Excellence (Gold) and three Awards of Distinction (Silver) from the Communicator Awards, the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence. The Communicator Awards received more than 9,000 entries from companies of all sizes. Awards of Excellence (Gold)• Promotional/Branding:  Autodesk “Our Story” • Display Advertising B-to-C (banners, buttons, skyscrapers): Autodesk “Our Story”• Rich Media B-to-B:  Autodesk “Our Story”• Rich Media B-to-C:  Autodesk “Our Story” Awards of Distinction (Silver)• Display Advertising B-to-B (banners, buttons, skyscrapers):  Autodesk “Our Story”• (2) Social Media Awards: Autodesk Project Dragonfly The Award of Excellence is the highest honor. It is given to those entries whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in the field. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects exceeding industry standards in quality and achievement. All entries were judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation only panel of “Who’s Who” in the industry. View all winning entries: The Communicator Awards The Noble Culture 2010-06-04T16:57:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/win http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/win/#When:16:27:00Z Noble Studios recently attended the 24th Annual WIN Lecture Series Dinner featuring Blake Mycoskie at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno. Blake Mycoskie is a successful entrepreneur and founder /Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes. Blake pioneered a new business model that is revolutionizing corporate giving: One for One. Because of TOMS' simple promise to give a pair of shoes for every pair sold, the company has given more than 140,000 pairs of shoes to children in need since May 2006. At the event, Blake challenged every company to incorporate giving into their business model. In turn, he believes business growth and community support will follow. WIN is an eclectic group of business people, concerned citizens and go-getters who have banded together to bring about knowledge, possibilities and change. To learn more about WIN, visit WIN Nevada. The Noble Culture 2010-05-28T16:27:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/aiga http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/aiga/#When:16:24:00Z Noble Studios hosted the first AIGA Reno Tahoe Studio Tour of 2010. Guests enjoyed beverages, appetizers, and collaborative conversation throughout the studio and on Noble’s new outdoor patio. AIGA Studio Tours are intimately scaled social networking events designed to offer attendees the opportunity to learn about business practices, view work, and experience the environments of local studios and firms first-hand. AIGA is a professional association for design. It stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. To learn more about AIGA, visit AIGA Reno Tahoe. View event photos: Noble Studios Flickr The Noble Culture 2010-05-28T16:24:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/tri_state_gov_cup http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/tri_state_gov_cup/#When:16:41:00Z Noble Studios attended the 2010 Tri-State Donald W. Reynolds Cup, the premier business plan competition for undergraduate and graduate college students. The award ceremony was held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, where four teams from the University of Nevada-Reno competed. The top two undergraduate and graduate teams from Arkansas, Nevada and Oklahoma competed for the Tri-State Award and cash prizes totaling $90,000. Each team also selected one member of its team to participate in an elevator pitch competition to solicit start-up funds from potential investors. The top undergraduate and graduate winners were awarded $1,000 each. Students involved in this competition gain access to networks of successful entrepreneurs, lenders and investors, team building opportunities, business planning skills, and media exposure. Read more: Tri-State Gov Cup The Noble Culture 2010-05-25T16:41:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/silver http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/silver/#When:21:54:00Z Noble Studios was awarded a Silver 2010 Summit Creative Award for its work on the Autodesk Our Story interactive experience. Noble developed a corporate interactive experience highlighting some of Autodesk’s core products. For a company whose software is used by artists, architects, manufacturers and engineers, it was important the interaction demonstrated the key performances of each product. The interactive brochure now lives on the corporate website. Autodesk is a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. The Noble Culture 2010-05-12T21:54:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/michael_thomas http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/michael_thomas/#When:21:46:00Z Jarrod and Season Lopiccolo recently announced the strategic hire of Michael Thomas, former marketing executive for the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RSCVA), as Vice President of Business Development. In his position, Michael will oversee sales and new business development functions within the company. “Michael is an experienced entrepreneur who shares similar business values, love for technology and community support,” said Jarrod, president of Noble Studios. ”We are looking forward to working with him as a strategic team player in continuing to add value to our services and company growth both nationally and internationally.” At RSCVA, Michael was responsible for overseeing communications, advertising, special events and Internet marketing. He joined the organization from the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), where he was director of investor development. During his sales and marketing career in Reno-Tahoe, Michael has also served as the director of business development at Twelve Horses North America, executive director for the Tech Alliance, and reporter and anchor at KTVN news. In 2002, he was recognized by the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America with the Mark Twain Award for achievement in community service and public relations. The same year, the American Marketing Association named him “Marketer of the Year.” Michael was also named one of the inaugural 20 under 40 award winners by the Reno Gazette-Journal and Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. He also currently serves on the non-profit board of trustees for both KNPB-TV and Western Industrial Nevada (WIN). The Noble Culture 2010-05-12T21:46:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/gov_cup http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/gov_cup/#When:19:18:00Z The Noble Studios crew attended the 2010 Governor’s Cup awards dinner on Wednesday, April 22 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. Eleven teams from UNR presented business plans to judges with hopes of walking away with a first-place award of $20,000. They competed against teams from three other Nevada universities and colleges for nearly $200,000 in total prize money. The majority of this year’s entries are focused on green energy. The Governor’s Cup, co-sponsored by Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, encourages entrepreneurship and innovation in Nevada. The Cup is divided into undergraduate, graduate and renewable-energy competitions, with first- and second-place teams from each moving on to a tri-state cup between Nevada, Oklahoma and Arkansas. 2010 Award Winners: http://govcupnevada.com/ The Noble Culture 2010-04-23T19:18:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/entrepreneur_of_the_year http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/entrepreneur_of_the_year/#When:20:15:01Z The Nevada District office of the U. S. Small Business Administration has selected its small business award honorees for 2010. Jarrod Lopiccolo, co-owner of Noble Studios in Carson City, has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of Nevada. Jarrod and the other honorees will be recognized at an after-hours awards reception the week of May 3rd in Las Vegas.   The nominees are judged by an independent panel of small business leaders on a variety of criteria, including staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales, financial reports, innovative products or services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to community-oriented projects, and small business advocacy. Jarrod Lopiccolo, 2010 Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of Nevada, is co-owner of Noble Studios, an international Web development and digital marketing company. Jarrod brings more than 10 years of UI development experience with an emphasis in Web technology to the business. Jarrod also serves as a preferred consultant to many businesses in the region and his creative diversity has made him an influential player in his profession. Noble Studios was founded in July 2003. Since its inception, the owners have seen an average increase of 100 percent gross sales each year and equal in 2008 (despite the recession). In 2009, while the economy was still struggling, Noble Studios experienced its largest growth in both gross and net sales. In addition, Noble Studios has entered the San Francisco Bay Area market, secured monthly service agreements with international brands, such as Autodesk, Inc., one of the world’s top five software producing companies. Jarrod is a graduate of the University of Nevada – Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture. The Noble Culture 2010-04-07T20:15:01-08:00